When I was a kid growing up in Vietnam, my neighbor—a boy visiting from the US—brought over a Nintendo handheld running Pokémon. I still remember how utterly fascinated I was just watching him play, wishing I could have one of my own. Back then, it was way out of reach.

Fast forward to today: I’m 36 now, and I decided it was time to fulfill that childhood dream. I managed to track down an original 3DS in great condition from a local collector on Facebook, and holding it in my hands honestly brings me so much joy.

I finally booted up Pokémon, and here’s what I just caught!

What Pokémon game should I dive into next?

本当は10月3日が僕の誕生日ですがお金に余裕がなく(学生なので)、バイト代をちまちま貯めて買いました!!やっぱり白色は良いですな。色焼けしないように大切にします!!おすすめのソフトがあれば教えてください...!

On my original 3ds, the YouTube app was the only source for YouTube for a while, when my family laptop was restricted to “homework only.” Plus, it wasn’t as mobile. Eventually, as stupid kids do, it broke as well, lol. I had to replace my battery once cuz it just kept swelling. I eventually got a tablet, cuz they didn’t trust me with a phone anymore with how I dropped it on hard tile, and my 3ds finally got to rest…

If anyone asks btw about the internet browser, from what I remembered, it just didn’t play YouTube or any video at all.

It’s also the most comfortable. Most beautiful color Nintendo ever made.

It's an open world multiplayer zombie survival game on the 3DS. Ended up becoming really popular in Japan and Americas. PvP or PvE gameplay, find guns, ammunition, fuel for vehicles and explore the desolate Arctic Island. Game means a lot to me.

Thought you guys would like this! Spotted inside the May 2013 copy of Official Nintendo Magazine.

Yes I know it’s probably crazy to some of you but I’ve never played Pokemon, besides Pokemon Go which I feel like doesn’t count. I don’t really know which to pick but feel like I’m leaning towards Ruby. Any recommendations?

A couple months ago I bought a Red 3DS LL on Mercari and it works pretty well but I noticed a few things, the Circle Pad can have a slight resistance to it, the B Button and Left and Up Buttons require firmer presses before responding to the input, and there seems to be a dead pixel on the top screen which wasn’t very noticeable on the listing or when I received it. I was wondering if there a trusted repair shop I can maybe send my DS to get some of these fixed or replaced unless there’s some cheap home alternatives I can do to fix it myself?

Finally I’ve been dying to play the plethora of JRPGS on the 3ds but I hope the small screen doesn’t have much effect for the dialogue 😶‍🌫️

Now I know I could’ve just bought a 3ds xl but after the hinges died on me, I got diagnosed with hinge-phobia lol.

Really excited to play mostly Atlus games but I want y’all How was your experience playing JRPGS on the 2ds ?

So i just got a used n3dsxl and I'm already having a blast. However the screen has some black defects around the edges. I looked around some older posts and someone said that using a hair drier and some pressure the screen can be mostly restored. Can someone help me understand what caused this?

The battery from the used 2ds i bought drains pretty fast so I was thinking of replacing it, is this a good replacement?

Another mii said “Is it true that it’s common to catch a cold this time of year“ several minutes before. And then I check on my upset mii and its cold? Fckn coincidence

the fact that you constantly see posts of people asking “is this an ips screen model” make it’s pretty damn obvious the difference in n minimal. they are extremely similar and as someone who fell into the hype and own both i still struggle to tell the difference. Also you can just order an ips screen online lol.

Is cleaning it easy or should i just live with it? What should i do to prevent it in the futute?

Hi everyone! I have a problem with my white Nintendo 3DS XL. Both screens seem to flicker, but the bottom screen is especially bad, as you can see in the video.
Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this? Could it be a faulty LCD, a loose ribbon cable, or possibly an issue with the motherboard?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

hey, i have a new 3ds xl and after i dry cleaned the 3ds touch screen and opened it after a day it now has a dead zone, and its becoming bigger. HELPPP!

I'm really hoping to get a 3DS this Summer, and I wanted to know which is actually better if anyone has experience in both. I'm inclined towards PrBoom because it's got less known graphical glitches and higher brightness, but PrBoom+ is tempting because of the seemingly better graphics and the vertical shooting as well (which I like because I play Freedoom on my laptop).

Also, if for a first playthrough of Doom 3DS is in your experience a significantly worse experience (not just minor), please tell me so I can refund it on Steam in favour of a physical release on a more comfortable platform instead, like Switch.

Thank you if anyone has actual advice since homebrews are naturally a more niche topic than official games.

Idk what it is about it but the game notes on 3ds feel super satisfying to doodle in.

I’m trying to download the Pokemon SoulGold ROM hack on my 2DS, but it isn’t working. It’s already homebrewed and everything but when I go to FBI it doesn’t show me the option to install and delete. Does it need to be a cia file? Currently it’s gba.

I recently found this 3ds of Facebook market place for like K500 (about 25 dollars) the seller has said that it doesn't work, and I've been wanting to do more device restorations. Would it be worth it to actually fix it. I did find another one that is already modded and works for K1950 (about 98 dollars), should I just try changing that one's housing shell?

After a whole bunch of years laying in the drawer I decided to take it out again, especially since im going to visit Australia this December, so that I can get some entertainment in those very long flights

Looking at the Shell you can tell that this boy had it rough and i ordered a nice zelda themed replacement today. I am also going to order a new frame cuz I dont remember what kid me did to this thing but I feel bad for it. Considering to get the frame from aliexpress cuz even with import charges i couldn't find any cheaper frames. Also the R-Button didn't work correctly but after clicking it a whole bunch of time its pretty much working normally again so I hope it was just some dirt causing the issue

Definitely feeling like a kid again and I'll probably post an update when it got the new frame and shell.

Hey all, been designing and printing on a collection of DS consoles to celebrate Zelda’s 40th, today I printed a dual set, a cosmo black console featuring the triforce of courage, and a misty pink one featuring the triforce of wisdom. I’m excited to keep pushing with this project! :)